Crime Rate in Botcherby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Botcherby

The total recorded crimes in Botcherby, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Botcherby crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Botcherby, encompassing approximately 11,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Botcherby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greystone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ennerdale Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Applewood Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Botcherby?

To understand the safety of Botcherby, we need to analyze Botcherby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Botcherby reported a higher crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 749 crimes compared to 701. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Botcherby witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Botcherby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carlisle average, with 581 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Botcherby witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Botcherby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Botcherby Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Botcherby has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Botcherby crimes were 749. The crime rate of Botcherby in 2024 was 67.85 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Botcherby were around 581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.63 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
Castle180 12,583 12,053 1
Currock121 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme55 6762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Upperby67 3756 5657 5
Morton52 7697 8682 4
Wetheral63 4597 9379 11
Belle Vue30 11701 7656 6
Brampton31 10484 11459 9
Longtown36 9516 10412 10
Belah23 14412 13326 12
Harraby South25 13437 12278 14
Stanwix Urban27 12389 14231 16
Yewdale12 17350 15326 13
Dalston and Burgh22 15325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 16121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington9 1879 1874 18

Botcherby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 202418
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202529
December 202427
November 202435
October 202441
September 202432
August 202427
July 202443
June 202452
May 202428
April 202418

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
September 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Botcherby in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Botcherby postcode area is presented below.

1. Greystone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Ennerdale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Applewood Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bedstone Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Holywell Crescent (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lismore Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Millers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. School Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Lismore Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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